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Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday
March 1st 2009
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“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice…to set the oppressed free… to share your food with the hungry.”
- Isaiah 58: 6&7
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In 2008 Food Prices increased dramatically causing a food crisis which affected millions
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Your generous support made it possible for CRWRC to continue to
provide food to those in need.
Thank you!
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35 projects in 16 countries
In 2007-2008 CRWRC provided food aid to
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In total, CRWRC distributed
15,570 metric tonnes of food
to 540,000 people
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Leveraging our equity $1.1 CRWRC funds
+ $8.1 in CIDA match
+ $660,000 from CFGB members
+ $510,000 CFGB general funds
$10.3 million in programming
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After a disaster food is critical and getting food to those in need is a priority.
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But people need more than just a quick fix to their immediate needs…long-term solutions are also required.
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Fruit trees in Bangladesh
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Tools in Mali
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“This is large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small.”
- Matthew 10:41, The Message
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For more information, contact:
CRWRC- Canada3475 Mainway
Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8905-336-2920
1-800-730-3490
www.crwrc.org/cfgb